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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,553.69, 23,327.08 and 4,460.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,553.69, 23,327.08 and 4,460.33 is: 6,689.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,553.69 : 23,327.08 = 4,460.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,553.69/23,327.08 = 4,460.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,553.69x = 23,327.08 × 4,460.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,553.69x = 104,046,474.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,046,474.74/15,553.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,689.50

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